Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $226.26 | 5.316% | $238.288 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #2 | $7.66 | 13.160% | $8.6681 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
Purchase #3 | $18.33 | 3.281% | $18.9314 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
Purchase #4 | $16.46 | 9.455% | $18.0163 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #5 | $205.68 | 9.302% | $224.8124 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.93 | 6.180% | $262.1903 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #7 | $228.80 | 4.395% | $238.8558 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.12 | $1,009.7623 | $1,009.77 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.80 |